I have one of these. Its my 2nd one. Crashed the first one 10 years ago. They are great bikes.

I am getting one of these in trade soon, cannot wait looks just like this one. had it running today, 20,000 miles. great condition

@skecthymodz8729

4 жыл бұрын

Im getting one in a trade too

Just bought one today

I just got one of these bikes yestarday and a permit today, I ABSOLUTLEY CANNOT WAIT to get out and ride, it loos like soooo much fun.

@drossinitup

8 жыл бұрын

Nice man! I don't know too much about them, but I know they're relatively easy to work on and I enjoyed racing around on this one for a while.

@leestevens2908

4 жыл бұрын

The freedom u will feel is addicting

@MotoProtoFlux

4 жыл бұрын

@@leestevens2908 Trust me, I have already felt it. I now have an 07 fz6, 2000 drz400 and an 07 zx10r. I still have my XJ650 tho

@leestevens2908

4 жыл бұрын

@@MotoProtoFlux that fazor is a fast fast bike my lil brother had one it about killed him , he was young n dumb and had the need for speed .

@steelavocado1

3 жыл бұрын

zach bennett just got an 80. Xj650 this makes me super happy! I’m studying for my permit test so I can get riding it. The only problem is that the petcock is crapped out so I can’t use it until the 23rd when the part comes.

I've owned 8 bikes in my life from 76 on and this one was my favorite!

I ride one, very reliable, it's quite normal that they will go up to 85000 miles. Just service at the right intervals. Parts are very cheap!

Let me educate you all that call these engines "in-line", technically it's a transverse engine. A good example of a bike with an in-line engine is the Triumph Rocket 3 and for the fossils out there, the Henderson 4. here's the rule of thumb, if the crankshaft is perpendicular to the frame it's a transverse engine. BTW I owned one of these bikes, and when accelerating as you pass 4k on the tach it was like hittin' the TURBO boost. You guys that own one know what I'm talkin' about.

@jacobcantplay4765

3 жыл бұрын

The engine itself is an in-line engine. However, the engine placement is known as transverse.

@drossinitup

3 жыл бұрын

As Jacob said, I'm speaking to the cyl configuration being inline without regard to the config of the crank vs. the frame.

@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738

3 жыл бұрын

@@drossinitup My bad, I should have typed, "transverse-inline engine"

I've always wanted to take one of these and make it a bobber. not a cafe racer person but these look great as bobbers as well.

@Supremebean303

4 жыл бұрын

zach miller just bought one converted into a bobber.

love it

Why don't I ever see these bikes with slip ons is there something that messes with the carbs or something I have em on mine and it seems to be running fine after a carb tune bit loud but exhaust laws are pretty lenient in michigan

i wanted to ask you about the wind on an open bike being i just got my first bike 09 suzuki gladius same as yours. im trying to get use to the wind but it's not quite riding season in ny. im hoping when summer get here the warmer wind will be better?

@drossinitup

8 жыл бұрын

+k w I really only notice the wind at highway speeds, but I don't really mind it when it's warmer out. I certainly feel the difference when I get on the Gladius compared to my other bike (which has a windshield), but as long as it's warm enough, I don't mind. If you really don't like it, I know there are a few brands (Puig, Givi, etc.) that make small windscreens for the Gladius that should at least keep some air off of your chest: www.google.com/search?q=suzuki+gladius+windscreen&espvd=2&biw=1920&bih=979&tbm=shop&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj1id-w2frLAhWHg4MKHRHnDewQ_AUIBygB&dpr=1

What camera and mic system are you using? I like the picture quality and the voice recording is really clear.

@drossinitup

8 жыл бұрын

A 4-year old GoPro Hero 2 shooting in 1080p at 30 fps. Still has a decent picture but I'd love to get one of the new ones. Microphone is a fairly cheap Olympus ME-52W fitted underneath my cheekpad and plugged straight into the GoPro for recording.

@stevenlatter4269

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It does a great job. Still holding up. The new ones are pretty nice though...

Would you suggest one of these bikes to beginner riders

@drossinitup

3 жыл бұрын

I only spent an hour on this bike, so can't really say. But I'd say it certainly is a good machine if you want something to maintain a bit and want something you won't get in trouble on. It's fast enough to be interesting for a beginner without being too fast, and it's simple enough if you wanna work on it yourself.

Yamaha xj650 the bike that started today's Yamaha r6

I had a 1981 550 waaay back in 81 after graduation , loved that bike but Iwas an 18 yr old idiot ......I beat it bad . Won many drag races with it with guys my age in cars thinkin they could get me off the line........more idiots 😕

@kegonpegs2833

4 жыл бұрын

I've read this comment like 5 times since I got this bike and always makes me smile 👍

@dmoore0079

2 ай бұрын

That bike would do a 13sec quarter mile. While that isn't too impressive by today's standards, it was was within the realm of what stock muscle cars were doing in the late 60's. Not at all shabby for a sub 600cc bike!

Convert to cafe racer!

@drossinitup

8 жыл бұрын

+FrankieMoto I bet he'd like to. ;)

@farmerbobbygrows3338

3 жыл бұрын

These look gorgeous as bobbers😍🔥kinda my dirty little past time looking at xj bobbers

@phoenixarizona8441

3 жыл бұрын

Put some drag bars on it and leave it the way it is these older sports bikes are awesome I love my bikes now days they are going back to this style naked sports bike

I use to own one... www.wackywoodworks.co.nz/ducati/pictures.php

This bike does 120+ mph!! What do you mean good for putting around town and not highway? You were lugging this bike.